"The Misadventures of Cell and Frieza:
FUSION REBORN Remixed!"
"Come on, King Yemma…Please!" begged Goku, standing before the gargantuan ogre with his hands clasped in a pleading position. His eyes sparkled as he brought a new level of innocence to the puppy-dog eye routine.
A thunderous, red fist hit Yemma's desk. Clearly the life-sentencer wasn't going for it. "The answer is NO, Goku! And it doesn't matter how many times you ask me!"
Goku pouted, his hands falling as he kicked at an invisible rock. "Well, you helped with reincarnating Majin Buu. Why accept one wish and not both? Please! What's the harm? It's just one day."
"Ohhh. I don't know…maybe it's because they're cynical, blood-driven killers!" The large ogre lifted an eyebrow as if the answer wasn't obvious. "I think we know what happened last time they ran free on Planet Earth."
"Yes. They helped save the entire universe," demanded Goku, innocence flying away as he defended the honor of Cell and Frieza.
Yemma snorted as he leaned in his seat. "Yeah, right. They were merely on another bloodlust. If it had been you that challenged them as Majin Buu did, they would've been coming for you just the same. In fact, I have it on good reason that they aimed to kill all of you once Majin Buu was exterminated. It was luck that they just so happened to sacrifice themselves to destroy the monster." His large eyes lifted to the ceiling as a random thought occurred to him. Deep in thought, he muttered to himself, "I'm just glad they're back where they belong."
"But, King Yemma—"
"But NOTHING!" roared the massive judgment-bringer as he shifted forward in his seat. He didn't like throwing his weight around, especially to someone that had saved the entire universe, but clearly Goku wasn't getting it. "I am the ruler of this dimension! I deliver the judgment and the souls follow my order! I keep the balance between the afterlife and the mortal world, Goku! You were given the one-day free pass because of your heroic actions, but Cell and Frieza will NEVER gain that luxury as long as I have say so in the matter! My answer is no, Goku! Emphatically and Sincerely NO!"
King Yemma fell back into his seat, not realizing that he had hopped out of it during his tirade. He watched as Goku's head dropped and began to walk out of the office. The ruler hated having to do that to such a heroic warrior as Goku, especially seeing the look of defeat across his face, but Yemma had a job to do. And he certainly couldn't do it thoroughly while concerned with Cell and Frieza running amuck in the mortal world. He meant what he said: Cell and Frieza will never leave hell again!
Just as he was ready to return to his paper work, another figure in the distance caught his eye. His annoyance level skyrocketed as he saw that the person was Vegeta!
Goku's head perked up as he caught sight of his Saiyan comrade. "Hi, Vegeta! What are you doing here?" he chimed, but the Saiyan Prince brushed right pass him and right up to King Yemma's desk.
"Long time, no see!" piped Vegeta as he grimaced up to the massive ogre. He turned his head abruptly as Goku appeared at his side, but looked back to King Yemma. "I want Cell and Frieza free for a day so that Kakarot and I can fight with them," he said.
"Do you really?" replied Yemma as he propped his large head up on his hand. A seriously bored expression dropped on his face as he eyed two of the biggest heroes in the universe. Nevertheless, he had a job to do. "I'm sure you understand that Goku has already tried, but my answer to the both of you will remain no."
"That's funny, Yemma. I never took you for a man that couldn't honor his word," stated Vegeta as a mischievous smile graced his features. Goku looked to him with a questioning expression, as did King Yemma. "I'm calling in a favor, and you have to own up to it. Either that or be a sniveling, poor excuse for a man. Make your choice."
"Favor? Vegeta, I owe you no debt! And You'd better watch your tongue with me! You may not be dead, but the mortal world isn't so far out of my jurisdiction that I can't make your life substantially worst!" roared the mighty, red ogre as he glared daggers down to Vegeta.
A white, gloved hand lifted as the index finger wagged back and forth in a disappointed gesture. "Oh no, no, no, no, no…" responded the Saiyan Prince. "You do owe me, Yemma. May I remind you of our deal…"
*FLASHBACK* (Picking up from ch. 32)
"Revenge, you idiot," breathed Yemma.
"Against who?" asked Vegeta, raising a skeptical eyebrow.
Yemma's teeth showed bright as he smiled mischievously to the Saiyan Prince. "We'll just have to discuss that, won't we? Accept my offer and we'll take it from there."
Vegeta had a look of unease as he eyed over the looming ogre. Nevertheless, an opportunist such as himself couldn't turn down an opportunity for someone such as Yemma to actually owe a debt to him. "Deal, Yemma. Mind you, though…I take my deals serious. Don't betray my trust or not even your petty little position will save you from me."
"Of course, Vegeta," responded the judgment-bringer. He sat up straighter in his seat as he locked eyes with Vegeta. "I want to send you back to Earth to assist the others in defeating Majin Buu. I don't know how much help you can bring, but it's better than just sitting here doing nothing. As part of this agreement, all that you'll receive from me is the opportunity to return to Earth and of course, to try your hand at Majin Buu once again."
"This doesn't sound like a very interesting deal." Vegeta folded his arms, boredom overcoming his expression. He really did want to assist the others in exterminating Majin Buu, but he could tell Yemma was holding back. Vegeta was going to milk this cash cow for all it was worth. "Come up with something better or you can find another guinea pig."
Yemma grumbled silently before saying, "I also want another task taken care of. As far as fighting Majin Buu is concerned, I will not bend in that agreement. You get all of the time on Earth to fight the monster, but back to hell you go once Buu is defeated. However, Cell and Frieza have caused quite the stir of trouble with their unnatural exit from hell. Let's just say I'm not too happy to see them gone. If you manage to return them back here – their rightful places – I'll…I don't know…I'll owe you a favor. How about that?"
"And I can ask you of anything?" specified the Saiyan Prince. He'd learned enough of the dirty dealings from his days in the PTO to understand that specifics were gold in an agreement.
"Sure. As long as it doesn't entail returning your life – that's beyond my power. Now, do you agree to my terms?" stated the grand ogre. He leaned over and stretched out a large hand before the Saiyan Prince.
Vegeta paused, taking in the sincerity in King Yemma's eyes. He pondered over the agreement, making sure everything was to his liking, before shaking the massive red hand. "We have a deal."
*END FLASHBACK*
King Yemma looked red with embarrassment – or rather as red as a red ogre could be. "That's not fair, Vegeta! You never killed them!" he shouted, trying to find some way out of the agreement.
Vegeta's finger went to wagging again as he said, "No, I didn't. But I don't remember ever actually agreeing to kill them. You merely said that you wanted them brought back to the afterlife, and I dare say that they were indeed brought back."
King Yemma grumbled, growled, and looked ready to blow a gasket. Nevertheless, he conceded a pressure release of a sigh. "Fine," he hissed. He absolutely hated to have to do this, but he was a man of his word. "I will grant Cell and Frieza their one-day pass. When exactly would you like them to come?"
"Next Wednesday!" Goku declared, happiness radiating off of his body. He was so happy he could've exploded into a burst of streamers. Ever since the whole Majin Buu debacle had begun, Goku wanted to fight with Cell and Frieza again. And by the end, when Cell and Frieza had grown to power levels nearly his equivalent, Goku couldn't stand not being able to test his strength against them. "And please tell them to be warming up in the meantime. It has been three years, after all; I hope they haven't gotten rusty."
"Anything else? Maybe a bouquet of flowers to warm their hearts for the occasion?" Yemma rolled his eyes. He couldn't believe he was actually doing this.
"Just make sure that it gets done," hissed Vegeta as he spun on his heel and strode out of the building. "C'mon Kakarot! I had to get the Namek to bring me up here, and he left just as soon as he dropped me off! It's a miracle that he managed to drop me in the right dimension!"
King Yemma released another sigh as he watched Goku run out towards Vegeta. Then, the two vanished into thin air. "Send word to Cell and Frieza of their one-day pass," he said in a saddened tone. He didn't have to look to know that one of the ogres was already on the job. His face dropped back into his hand as he muttered, "Goku and Vegeta actually befriending Cell and Frieza. What kind of world am I living in?"
"It's been a while since we've been up here, huh Cell?" Frieza walked in to the check-in station, Cell at his side. "Just as drab as usual."
Cell chuckled at Frieza as they walked up to the large, looming desk. "I wish I had a bell to ring. Such poor service, you know?"
"Tell me about it."
"Oh look who's finally here." King Yemma leaned over the desk, eyeing over Cell and Frieza. "For a second there, I was thinking you were going to miss your chances at leaving."
"As if we'd pass up on a vacation; life in HFIL can be so…...hellacious," Frieza replied with an amused smirk.
"Yes, well the afterlife isn't supposed to be all that enjoyable for evil souls such as yourselves." King Yemma straightened up in his chair, two documents laid out before him on the table. "Now then, allow me to set some ground rules…"
"Did you notice that long line of souls outside, Frieza? Looks like Yemma's a little behind today." Cell turned around, watching as one of the ogres tried to maintain the peace within the long stretch of souls outside that had to wait until Cell and Frieza were finished.
"Yeah. Looks like someone's been on quite the adventure out there. Reminds me of the good ole days."
"ARE YOU TWO LISTENING?!" Yemma roared, gaining Frieza and Cell's attention.
"Sorry. We were just commenting on how busy you look like you'll be today. Don't you think we should speed this along so that you can get back to your job?"
Yemma's left eye twitched with the barely suppressed anger he held. Growling something incoherent, he continued with, "As part of your agreement for this one-day pass, you will not – I REPEAT will not – harm one innocent soul! If either of you do so much as scare an Earthling, I'll drag you back to hell quicker than you can say idiot. I hope I make myself clear?" Yemma looked down to the duo, accepting their unconcerned nods. "Also, being that you two are supposed to have a fight with Goku and Vegeta, I've decided to rewrite the rules governing transformations. Fighting at your absolute best won't drain your time on Earth, but I wouldn't walk around at max power for too long. Even I can't completely control nature." More nodding from Cell and Frieza. "Finally, keep in mind that I can bring you two back to hell whenever I choose. So, I'd be on my best behavior if I were you two. I WILL be monitoring your actions carefully. Do either of you have any questions?"
Cell and Frieza smiled, both of them opening their mouths to say something.
"You know what?" Yemma raised a halting hand to the duo. "I don't even want to hear whatever smart-aleck comments that you have." He slammed his stamp down on the two contracts for the duo's one-day pass, simultaneously a large hole opened beneath Cell and Frieza that pulled the shocked duo into its depths. "Enjoy your day," Yemma called dryly as the duo disappeared from sight.
And we begin! I hope everyone enjoyed that nice little introduction. Just imagine the opening credits to DBZ after Cell and Frieza fall throught the holes and then a big epic title that reads "The Misadventures of Cell and Frieza: Fusion Reborn Remixed!" XD Anyways, I hope everyone enjoys this special that will officially conclude the end of this story.
